Should we use words like “mother” “son”....Demonrats say no

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There's nothing in the rules that prohibit members from using gender-specific terms when speaking on the House floor or conducting business.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new...e-gotcha-votes

It doesn't tell anyone how to speak.

No, but her proposal for the new rules package does change how members are addressed.

In an effort to be inclusive to those who don't identify as a specific gender, the rules package strips all mention of gender-specific pronouns and terms such as "man," "woman," "mother" and "son."

The Office of the Whistleblower Ombudsman, for instance, is renamed in the rules to the "Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds."



Also, personally, I thought the closing for the opening prayer was a very poor decision when "Amen, Awomen" was used.
Of course it shows Rep. Cleaver's ignorance or insensitivity towards Christians and the Jewish fairh. However, if that's the path he chooses, it's on him.

https://thehill.com/homenews/532547-...men-and-awoman